Tomorrow's wine picks offers lots of terrific chardonnays and pinot noirs, among other wines. I've also posted picks for the September 1 release.

I'm having a blast interviewing various people on food and pairing, including wine agent Andrew Von Teichman on pairing wines with fruit-based desserts in Homefront Magazine.

On Google + video, I chat with artisanal cheese retailer Janice Beaton on east coast wines and cheeses and chocolate sommelier Roxanne Browning on why dry red wines work with real chocolate, not candy bars.

I'm learning so much from these people (and eating and drinking a lot more too). Life is good. Enjoy yours!PS If you're having any trouble with the links in this newsletter, please hit reply and let me know which ones.

Here are all my picks for Best Value and Top Rated red, white, sparkling, rose and dessert wines here ... More »